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Coronavirus: Shropshire COVID-19 update (20-26 November 2020)

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During the 7-day period from 20–26 November 2020 in Shropshire:

  • 412 new cases reported
  • This was a decrease of 133 cases compared to the previous week
  • The seven-day infection rate for Shropshire was 127.5 cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 of the population.
  • For the West Midlands it was 219.5 per 100,000
  • For England it was 160.2 per 100,000
  • 101 cases relate to people under the age of 30
  • 45 cases relate to people aged 70+
  • 18.9% of cases relate to care homes
  • During the last week 37% of cases were in the Shrewsbury & Atcham area
  • 33% were in north Shropshire
  • 39% in south Shropshire

Many of us will have seen the good news about the UK becoming the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for mass vaccination.

It is important to note that we are not at that stage yet. It could be up to a week for the first vaccines to be shipped into the country, inspected by Public Health England, and distributed. 

More of the detail about how and when this will happen will be released in the near future.

In the meantime, we all need to continue to play our part in helping to stop the spread of the virus – and ‘Drive it Down for Christmas’. This means respecting social distancing, washing hands, wearing face-coverings, self-isolating when we are asked to do so, and booking a test if you have symptoms.

People with symptoms of coronavirus – no matter how mild – are being encouraged to book a COVID-19 test as soon as possible.

The following testing sites are available in Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Market Drayton:

  • London Road Car Park, Shrewsbury, SY2 6PG
  • Beatrice Street Car Park, Oswestry, SY11 1QW
  • Newport Road Car Park, Newtown, Market Drayton, TF9 1JT

Testing is available for anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19, such as

  • a high temperature
  • a new continuous cough
  • a change in sense of taste or smell

All appointments must be pre-booked.

Tests can be booked for yourself or any member of your household. All tests must be booked in advance. Residents can register by calling NHS Test and Trace on 119 or by clicking here.